Should a new cat be the same or the opposite sex to the resident cat? To put it another way, when adopting a second cat, is it better to get one of the same sex, or the opposite sex, of … continue reading…
The backstory to this picture of a young cat lying next to an elderly dog who suffered from separation anxiety is a good one. Perhaps there was quite a lot of luck involved but the lesson is that sometimes a … continue reading…
I don’t want to upset the person who asked the question but am I the only person who thinks that it is a silly question? It is a question which should not be asked. There would have been no domestication … continue reading…
In general domestic cats follow their owner for the same reason they follow each other: friendship. People ask why their cat follows them to the bathroom, toilet or when they go outside. This is one of those instances when the … continue reading…
The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats is Jackson Galaxy’s. I’d rather use his inimitable words than mine as I don’t want to in any way misdescribe it. As the cat approaches, I will allow my hand to relax, palm … continue reading…
It is a thought: domestic cats like humans are attracted to beauty. Can this be true? When people adopt a cat they often select on the attractiveness of the cat. Appearance is the first consideration for humans. Then comes behaviour … continue reading…
What are the signs of feline friendship? The signs of feline friendship should be quite obvious but they are worth specifying as you might be unsure. They are listed below: They spend time together and like being near each other. … continue reading…
The question is unfair and you could argue it is erroneous. It implies that dogs are better companions simply because they are pack animals. Dogs belong to a pack which is similar to humans. For a human the family is … continue reading…
Cats don’t sniff each other’s noses as a greeting; they touch or near-touch instead. It is the same as the human handshake. It is a friendly gesture which enhances the relationship between cats or cat and other species of animal including humans.
continue reading...This is a particularly nice photograph of a couple of cats (who are clearly good friends) doing what cat’s do a lot of. Humans also do it from time to time particularly when the weather is inclement. For indoor cats … continue reading…
This is the happy ending story of two bonded cats who ended up at a Maryland animal shelter, where one was adopted and the other left behind. Thanks to a kind-hearted woman whose conscience prevailed, the best buddies are reunited … continue reading…
Domestic and feral cats are not automatically asocial (hostile to other cats) so within a colony of cats they may form close relationships and when cats become friends they show a range of friendly behaviors towards each other including touching … continue reading…
